With the new Alvium 1800 U-501 NIR, Allied Vision further broadens its range of Alvium USB cameras powered by ALVIUM® Technology. The 5.1 megapixel USB3 Vision camera is equipped with ON Semi’s near-infrared enhanced sensor AR0522, which is designed for both low light and high dynamic range performance. The combination of small size, light weight, low power consumption, and NIR sensitivity makes the Alvium 1800 U-501 NIR the perfect choice for surveillance and security applications, especially with low light conditions.
The camera is also ideal for applications where NIR sensitivity is beneficial. This is usually the case when visible light would blind people or interfere with the purpose of the application (e.g. traffic monitoring and eye tracking). NIR cameras can reduce costs and simplify system design as the illumination of the scene would cause additional costs and complexity.
By offering a frame rate of 67 Frames per second at full resolution the camera a can also be used in applications demanding a higher frame rate.
1800 U-501 NIR at a glance
| Camera model | 1800 U-501 NIR (monochrome) |
|---|---|
| Sensor model | ON Semi AR0522 |
| Resolution | 2592 × 1944; 5.1 MP |
| Pixel size | 2.2 µm × 2.2 µm |
| Sensor size | Type 1/2.5 |
| Shutter type | Rolling Shutter |
| Frame rate | 67 fps |
| Power consumption | 2.2 W (USB); 2.4 W (External power) |
The camera will be available in monochrome with different housing variants (closed housing, open housing, bare board) as well as different lens mount options (S-Mount, CS-Mount, and C-Mount). The USB interface can be located either on the camera back side or left side (as seen from the sensor). The Alvium 1800 U series now includes four models from 0.5 to 5.1 megapixels.
Samples of the new Alvium 1800 U-501 NIR are available as of now. Series deliveries will start early 2020.